Question

Solve for the exact value simplified 5/7=x/10

Answer 1

5/7=x/10

Cross multiply

(5)(10)=50

(7)(x)=7x

7x=50

Divide by 7 for both sides

7x/7=50/7

x=50/7 or x=7 1/7

Answer: x=50/7 or x=7 1/7

Answer 2

Answer:

x = $\frac{50}{7}$

Step-by-step explanation:

With fractions, you can cross multiply

$\frac{5}{7} =\frac{x}{10}\\10*5 = 7*x\\50 = 7x\\x = \frac{50}{7}$

Double check:

$\frac{5}{7} =\frac{\frac{50}{7}}{10}\\\frac{5}{7}=\frac{50}{700}=\frac{5}{7}$